Lucky Charms | North Wash

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Mon A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 9am. Sunny. High near 87, with temperatures falling to around 84 in the afternoon. South southwest wind 12 to 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
87° | 61°
Tue A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. South southwest wind 2 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
84° | 59°
Wed Sunny, with a high near 84.
84° | 59°
Thu A chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
81° | 59°
Fri A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 82.
82° | 56°
SEASON: Any
GEAR: A 10 m ( 33 ft. ) rope may be useful for beginners. Enough rope and pull-cord for a 15 m ( 50 ft. ) rappel if descending the optional canyon.
RAPPELS: 0+
WATER: Generally little. No wetsuit needed.
FLASHFLOOD: Low/Moderate
Mon A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 9am. Sunny. High near 87, with temperatures falling to around 84 in the afternoon. South southwest wind 12 to 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
87° | 61°
Tue A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. South southwest wind 2 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
84° | 59°
Wed Sunny, with a high near 84.
84° | 59°
Thu A chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
81° | 59°
Fri A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 82.
82° | 56°
Petroglyph Panel - Lucky Charms
Petroglyph Panel - Lucky Charms

A good salesman could spin Lucky Charms as a classic canyoneering adventure with it all! Narrow slot sections, up climbs, down climbs, big views, and even a petroglyph panel!!! All true, but like a lot of sales pitches, a little misleading.

Lucky Charms is a very short hiking/canyoneering adventure. More of a hike than canyoneering, but it falls in the grey area in between. The route ascends a short canyon with several slot sections before reaching a 7 m ( 23 ft. ) up climb, the crux of the route. I have heard the up climb rated everywhere from "easy" to "5.6" in climbing terms. It is straightforward, with the most difficult moves being near the bottom. Intermediate and above canyoneers should have no problem with it. Beginners will also likely not have any difficulty, but may wish a hand-line for security. I would rate it very easy 5th class.

The short nature makes this a very good evening route, or one to do before heading home.

Final upclimb - Lucky Charms
Final upclimb - Lucky Charms
Getting started - Lucky Charms
Getting started - Lucky Charms

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